- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverton, UT
Riverton School
Federal NCES profile for Riverton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000320
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Riverton School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 490042000320 · Riverton, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 20.5:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Riverton School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Riverton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- This school 657
Riverton School
657 students
What this shows Riverton School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton School compares
Riverton School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 49% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Utah - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Riverton School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton School
How many students attend Riverton School?
Riverton School has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton School is 20.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverton School?
14.3% of students at Riverton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton School?
The largest demographic group at Riverton School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton School?
Riverton School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverton School rank among elementary schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Riverton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Riverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Riverton School, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.